Want to bring an instant feeling of fall into your home? Want it to be cheap and easy and reusable year after year? We’ve got you covered! These autumn pumpkin centerpieces look equally festive with faux or fresh flowers; you can even use one as a new vessel for your live houseplants.

Supplies:

Faux pumpkin (abundant at the dollar store and craft stores now)

Sharp knife

Pencil

Directions:

Step 1: Using the pencil, mark a cutting line. You want the opening to be wide enough to place a container inside for the flowers.

Step 2: Cut along the marked line, using nice, even strokes so the separation is clean.

Step 3: Clean up any jagged edges and wipe away any loose foam.

Step 4: Find a container that will fit in the pumpkin that can hold the fresh flowers. If you are using faux flowers, you can always just place them directly in the pumpkin. If using a houseplant, just place the plastic pot into the pumpkin, making sure to use a plastic saucer underneath.

Susan Phillips lives in sunny California with her husband and three children. When she is not tending to the family’s business, you can find her entertaining her friends and family at their home. With a passion for creating since she was a child, she loves to share her inspirations with others on her blog, Living with Punks.